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Get It Now: The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic

2009-10-27T23:57:00.000-07:00

That's right - you can pick up your own copy of The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic today! This jam-packed 2-CD collection features Al's best work from his 12 studio albums, including hits like "White & Nerdy," "Eat It," "Amish Paradise," "Like A Surgeon," and "Smells Like Nirvana"! You'll get 38 classic songs (hand-picked by Al himself) - over 2 1/2 hours of music - all beautifully remastered - plus a full-color 24-page booklet - and all for one amazing low price!

The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic is available at record store, online retailers...pretty much everywhere that music is sold. Click here for more information and pick up your copy today! - Sign up for the Weird Al Mailing List for more updates like this or just stay tuned into the SykoMusic feed and twitter .

Syko Sam Murders

2009-10-12T08:36:00.000-07:00

(MySpace Photo)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) A 20-year-old California man calling himself Syko Sam rapped in his horrorcore lyrics on "the best feeling" derived from killing people slowly, watching their last breaths.

Richard Alden Samuel McCroskey III is now accused of killing a Virginia pastor, with authorities saying Sunday they expect to charge him in three more slayings at the home of a college professor. Police charged McCroskey of Castro Valley, Calif., with murder, robbery and stealing the automobile of Mark Niederbrock, a pastor at Walker's Presbyterian Church in Appomattox County.

Niederbrock has been tentatively identified as one of four people discovered Saturday in Farmville, about 50 miles west of Richmond, at the home of Longwood University professor Debra Kelley. Niederbrock and Kelley were separated, said Farmville police Capt. Wade Stimpson. He emphasized that the state medical examiner's office would not officially identify any of the victims until at least Monday.

McCroskey recorded horrorcore music, which sets violent lyrics to hip-hop beats, and his songs spoke of death, murder and mutilation. His MySpace Web page said he has only been rapping for a few months but has been a fan for years of the genre.

"You're not the first, just to let you know. I've killed many people and I kill them real slow. It's the best feeling, watching their last breath. Stabbing and stabbing till there's nothing left," McCroskey sings in "My Dark Side."

McCroskey will be formally charged with the other three killings once the bodies are identified, Stimpson said. He said "there are a number of factors relating to why" police couldn't identify the victims. He would not say how they were killed.

Police went to Kelley's home Thursday after a West Virginia woman called to say that it had been days since she heard from her teen daughter, who was staying with Kelley and Niederbrock's daughter, Emma, Stimpson said.

Investigators went to the home, where a man matching McCroskey's description told them the girls had gone to the movies. When the mother still didn't hear from her daughter Friday, police went to the home and found the bodies.

Police arrested McCroskey at the Richmond airport Saturday as he waited to take a plane back to California. He is being held in the Piedmont Regional Jail and has an initial court appearance on Monday to determine if he needs a court-appointed attorney.

Stimpson said messages posted online led police to believe McCroskey knew Emma Niederbrock and that he may have been visiting her.

On McCroskey's MySpace page, someone who goes by Ragdoll, which friends identified as Emma Niederbrock, wrote several messages to McCroskey. In a post dated Sept. 7, Niederbrock says she is excited for McCroskey's visit to her house.

"The next time you check your myspace, YOULL BE AT MY HOUSE!" the post reads.

A friend said McCroskey, Emma and her friend were brought together by horrorcore music.

Andres Shrim, who owns the small, independent horrorcore music label Serial Killin Records in New Mexico and performs under the name SickTanicK, said he saw all three Sept. 12 at an all-day music festival in Southgate, Mich.

Shrim said despite the morbid music he and his friends loved, they were not violent people.

"You look at the music we do and it's kind of harsh and somewhat brutal at times, but there's a different side of life that people aren't normally accustomed to, and being an artist, I think it's important to see both sides of life," he said.

Shrim asked others not to judge McCroskey by the lyrics to his songs or his disturbing Web pages.

"This is not something from the Sam I know," he said. "This is not something that I would ever, ever in a million years envision him doing."

Stimpson called McCroskey's songs and writings "a little disturbing," and said police were looking into that.

A phone message left Sunday at McCroskey's California home was not immediately returned.

Note: Syko.org and SykoPaths is not affiliated with Syko Sam in any way and never has been.
Via Syko.org Via CrimeSider

Lady GaGa and SNL top Twitter Trends

2009-10-04T01:39:00.000-07:00

Mega pop star Lady GaGa made an appearance tonight on SNL. With her over the top appearance and outrageous performance, she has a knack for surprising her fans. Also, she dropped a "curse" word on Saturday, which helps fuel her ability to sit atop the Twitter Trending Topics at post time. Also notable would be the "catfight" on Deep House Dish. SNL, or Saturday Night Live also sits atop the trends, which is nice. Syko.org is enjoying the new season, how about you?

Lady GaGa will re-release her debut album titled Fame: The Monster on November 24, 2009.

50 Cent CD Cover Channels Terminator

2009-10-03T08:23:00.000-07:00

The Terminator saga continues to swagger through pop culture, like an indestructible time-traveling robot. Here's the new CD cover for Before I Self Destruct by 50 Cent. What do you think: Is he a better Terminator than Summer Glau?

via io9

Apple and Eminem Settle 4 Year Dispute

2009-10-03T03:07:00.000-07:00

For over four years, Apple and Eminem have been at odds with each over an alleged copyright infringement on 93 of the singers tracks that were sold on iTunes. As we reported last week, the case was to head to trial should the parties fail to reach an agreement.

The case did proceed to trial in a Michigan federal court, and since has seen five days of heated and contradictory testimony from both sides. Apple’s attorney, Glenn Pomerantz painted Eminem and Eight Mile Style LLC as greedy, with the opposition claiming that Apple profited by at least $2.5 million in wrongful downloads.

Today, however, Yahoo News is reporting that Apple and Eight Mile have somehow managed to reach an agreement. Though the financial details have yet to be disclosed, the lawsuit has been “settled to the satisfaction of all parties,” according to an Eight Mile attorney.

Given the four year delay, we have to wonder if there was a smoking gun in the case, or if Apple and Aftermath, the two accused parties, simply decided that it was better to cut their loses and pay up. Either way, we have to believe that the terms of the settlement are more favorable to Enimem and Eight Mile, with a pretty big payout for those 93 disputed tracks.

We’ll update this post should the financial terms of the deal be disclosed. But, what’s your take on the case? Does the rushed settlement at trial indicate that Apple and Aftermath were in the wrong? Let us know your thoughts.

New BLESTeNATION Shows Added

2009-09-30T04:13:00.000-07:00

As BLESTeNATION prepares to unleash a whole slew of new music, including the EP “Left For Dead” and their highly anticipated Subnoize Records debut, they will be hitting the road for some special shows near you.

Bleste is hitting the stage in Albuquerque, NM next month at the Rock The Ink Festival. If you’re out West, make sure to stop by – there’s midget wrestling! You’ve pretty much failed at life if you miss this.

Get more info on Rock The Ink here.

November 27th – The Blue Parrot - Charleston, West Virgina

November 28th – Shamrocks - Huntington, West Virgina

via MBC Digital

BLESTeNATION Heads West

2009-09-18T06:20:00.000-07:00

BLESTeNATION Heads West: I enjoy KMK shows, and I've been a fan of Blestenation for years, so I'll try to go to one of these shows. Big props to the guys for signing with Subnoize. If you haven't heard BLESTe before, check out their videos.

'Blestenation is heading out to Arizona and New Mexico in October to hit the stage with the Kottonmouth Kings for a few special shows.

Be on the lookout for a new Blestenation EP coming real soon. Also look out for their debut album dropping this Winter on Suburban Noize Records.'

via MBC Digital

Brotha Lynch Hung Signs To Strange Music

2009-09-01T01:45:00.000-07:00

Legendary northern Cali rapper Brotha Lynch is ready for a new chapter in his music career, as he lands a deal with Tech N9ne's Strange Music label.
Last week, the Sacramento based rapper announced the news, via his MySpace blog: "It's goin' down."
The indie touring juggernaut, Tech N9ne, was just as excited when the deal was finalized, and his business partner told him the news.
"Travis called me and said BROTHA LYNCH IS OFFICIALLY SIGNED TO STRANGE MUSIC! Sh** just keeps gettin better and better..." Tech revealed, via his Twitter page.
Lynch said that when he first met the Kansas City rapper, he was trying to get into his show, and now years later, he's been added to his roster of artists. Isn't it ironic?
"When I first met Tech, he was a fan. I let 'em back stage, now I'm signed wit em," he said.
According to Lynch's Twitter page, the first release via his new pact with Strange Music will be a project called Dinner and a Movie, which he's been working on since at least 2007. The album is expected to drop later this year.
Despite the long wait, Lynch feels his fans are in for his best work to date. "I feel my next album will be the best! Wait 'til ya hear the realness."
Until his official album hits, Lynch will be offering fans an appetizer. He's gearing up for the release of a new mixtape called Gas Station, which is available for pre-order via his MySpace profile at MySpace.com/OriginalSpydermann.

"Weird Al" Yankovic - Ringtone

2009-08-22T02:27:00.000-07:00

Weird Al's new single from the "Internet Leaks" collection. Video directed by Josh Faure-Brac and Dustin McLean from Current TV's "SuperNews."

"Ringtone," along with the rest of "Internet Leaks," will be available starting Tuesday, August 25th on:

iTunes!
Amazon!
Rhapsody!
Napster!
Zune!
Walmart!

...and everywhere else that mp3s are sold!

And the video will be available on iTunes too!

And you'll even be able to get the RINGTONE of Ringtone!

"Weird Al" Yankovic - CNR

2009-08-22T02:26:00.000-07:00

Weird Al's new single from the "Internet Leaks" collection. Video directed by JibJab.

"CNR" is available RIGHT NOW on:

iTunes!
http://tinyurl.com/nhlfbm

Amazon!
http://tinyurl.com/nfm64f

...and everywhere else that mp3s are sold!

And the video is available on iTunes too!
http://tinyurl.com/mwzeup

Swollen Members Sign With Suburban Noize

2009-07-15T21:42:00.000-07:00

The newest member of the Sub Noize Rats is the Swollen Members, according the their MySpace Blog:

We signed with SUBURBAN NOIZE RECORDS!

I am very proud to announce the alliance between Swollen Members and Suburban Noize Records, I know our listeners and the wide audience of the SubNoize world will unite to form an unstoppable force. We had a gig in San Bernardino for the 15th Year Anniversary of the label, and it was a seriously dope crowd. We had the pleasure of playing with Big B, Hed-PE, Hollywood Undead, Tech-Nine and Kottonmouth Kings.

Being welcomed into the SubNoize camp is an amazing hook up, it will open many doors for us and exponentially increase our opportunities in the States and around the world. You, our dedicated appreciators, have waited long enough, it is time for new music and a re-concentrated effort as far as getting exposure. The pages of our history are yet to be filled, our true legacy still to unfold. To those who have stood by us for years, to those who are newcomers to the Swollen Members movement, one common bond unites us, pride. The knowledge and belief that being true to yourself is the key to happiness in life, this understanding is the platform that gives us the strength to create and not be afraid of being different.

Collectively our voices will be heard, but with Swollen, as it is at Suburban Noize, it's a family affair, and we are thankful to have the chance to welcome new members at every chance we get. The future is ours for the taking! I will hit you again soon, until then, stay safe and have fun.

Looking forward to future Swollen Members releases with Suburban Noize. Who will the Kottonmouth Kings sign next? Check out some videos below.
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Source: HipHopCanada

"Weird Al" Yankovic - Skipper Dan

2009-07-14T02:35:00.000-07:00

New from the Internet Leaks!

BLESTeNATION Presents MBC Digital FREE DOWNLOAD Released

2009-07-13T15:29:00.000-07:00

As promised, BLESTeNATION have released their new mixtape over at mbcdigital as a FREE FULL ALBUM DOWNLOAD, and this is one of their most anticipated releases ever.

The album includes appearances by: O+S, Fanesha Fabre, Mic Geronimo, MCEO, Whatzisface, The Cool Kids, Ladytron, Travis Barker, Lonnie, Blended Babies, Puscifer, Animal House, French Montana, Lil Cease, and Jadakiss.

BLESTeNATION presents MBC Digital features production and remixes by Fafu, Michael Patterson, Chunk Inglish, Harry Fraud, Various, Werdplay, Blended Babies, and Whatzisface.

Also look out for Werdplay's solo release titled Ryantology coming soon.

GRAB YOURS HERE

Blestenation to Release New Mixtape Monday

2009-07-11T23:55:00.000-07:00

Rap group BLESTeNATION is set to release their highly anticipated new mixtape titled BLESTeNATION presents: MBC Digital this monday at MBC Digital and their myspace at myspace.com/BLESTeNATION

Some say three’s a crowd, but this trio knows there’s enough room for everyone. A shared talent for bustin’ rhymes gave MCs Various and Werdplay a reason to conspire. “I walked up to Various at a house party, started talking, and a week later, we had this whole shit set up,” says the emotive lyricist Werdplay. The duo met Fafu in 2000 and added him to the lineup as their resident DJ and beatmaker. With a sonic mixture of gritty appeal (“Requiem for a Dream”) and comic relief (“Is Anybody in Here?”) on rock-rapinspired beats, BLESTeNATION hopes for some major play. “It’s the combination of what we do together and our outlook on life,” says Fafu of the group’s best qualities. From touring with Scarface and Erik Sermon to collaborating with Method Man, Blestenation puts in more work than a crack ho before Christmas.

For Immediate Release

Contact: David Shulman

Tel.:(212) 827-4356

Cell: (973) 951-0130

E-mail: david.j.shulman@gmail.com

BLESTENATION RELEASES "JUICE" FEATURING MIC GERONIMO (PRODUCED BY FAFU)

Mbugout City, NY (Rap Newswier) Blestenation linked up with Mic Geronimo to bring you "Juice" off the upcoming mixtape "Blestenation Presents: MBC Digital Volume 1" featuring Mic Geronimo, Various and Werdplay - Produced by Fafu. "Juice" features new material from Mic Geronimo and some insight into Werdplay's opinion of Asher Roth and Mickey Avalon…among other things.

Blestenation is freshly released from their Geffen/Interscope deal and has started a new label called MBC Digital. Look out for new releases from MBC Digital real soon.

"Blestenation Presents: MBC Digital Volume 1" features The Cool Kids, Mic Geronimo, Ladytron, Puscifer, Werdplay, Various, Whatzisface, MCEO, Lonnnie and Faneesha; with production by Fafu, Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids), Blended Babies, Harry Fraud, Werdplay, Various and Whatzisface.

Also be on the look out for Werdplay's solo debut "Ryantology" featuring production by Fafu, Chuck Inglish and Blended Babies coming soon on MBC Digital.

Check out Blestenation at www.myspace.com/blestenation and the rest of the MBC Digital roster coming soon on www.mbcdigitalmusic.com

“Juice” w/ Mic Geronimo [download]

Video of the Day - The Lonely Island - I'm on a Boat Feat. T-Pain

2009-06-05T17:47:00.000-07:00

Andy Samberg is most notoriously known for his role on Saturday Night Live, but the guys of The Lonely Island are behind other funny songs as "Lazy Sunday," "Dick in a Box" (which features Justin Timberlake", and "Jizz in my Pants." T-Pain helps on I'm On A Boat with the vocals and has some very funny lines as well.

Check out their website for more.

Eminem Gets Some Ass at the VMAs

2009-06-01T02:21:00.000-07:00

Dressed in a pair of feathery white wings with his rear end mostly exposed, the comedian crashed into an overhead obstacle and was lowered directly into Eminem's lap in the audience, his hindquarters in the rapper's face.

"Is the real Slim Shady about to stand up?" chirped Bruno.

Eminem seemed visibly upset by the encounter and members of his entourage roughly removed Baron Cohen as Eminem struggled to get out. But it was unclear if Bruno and MTV wound up the rapper, or if he in on the elaborate joke.

Eminem acted visibly upset at the mishap, saying: "Get this (expletive) off me" and turning his face away in disgust. He then stormed out with his entourage in tow - and cameras rolling - and beat a path for the exits.

Bruno's descent to the audience was included in earlier rehearsals, but Eminem did not take part in that piece of the run-through.

As the rapper stormed off it sounded as though he was wearing a microphone, and cameras were in position to record his fast exit, but he was not seen or heard from again.

The rapper had earlier performed a medley of two tracks from his latest album Relapse.

Video Blogs - "Highly Illogical" by Half Vulcan, Half Gangsta Rapper TuSpock

2009-05-19T03:46:00.000-07:00

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - Video Blogs - "Highly Illogical" by Half Vulcan, Half Gangsta Rapper TuSpock - Jimmy Fallon's Video Blog | NBC Official Site

Suburban Noize Inks Deal With Taintstick

2009-03-27T16:20:00.000-07:00

Independent powerhouse Suburban Noize Records is proud to announce the signing of Taintstick, a once-in-a-generation explosion of heavy metal ecstasy, promising to arouse the once-proud demons of rock and roll from their long and shameful slumber.

"It’s hard to imagine that anyone could make a label with a bunch of white guys rapping about weed look bad, but Taintstick is going to try," said the band in a joint statement about the signing. At long last, a band with a man’s man on the mike, pro skateboarder and MMA fighter Jason Ellis, flanked by drummer/studio mastermind Shoebox, ace shredder Cowfucker on guitar, and, for the ladies, bass player and former porn phenom The Illusionist (AKA Rawdog).

Drawing on their contacts as elite power-brokers in the action sports, MMA, and entertainment domains, Taintstick can boast of appearances from a who’s who of celebrities - Tony Hawk, Rob Dyrdek, Amber Smith, Heidi Cortez, Angie Savage, Jason Mayhem Miller, Ryo Chonan and King Mo - in their debut music video, “Apple Juice”.

Source: PureGrainAudio

The Lonely Island: Incredibad

2009-01-29T02:03:00.000-08:00

Dubbed by many critics as the world's `funniest comedy team for the internet generation,' the comedic collaborative of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer will release, "INCREDIBAD", their first comedy CD/DVD February 10, 2009. The innovative triumvirate commonly known as The Lonely Island made online and television history with some of the webs most popular satirical sketches, including such SNL/YouTube classics `D**k In A Box,' featuring Justin Timberlake, and `Lazy Sunday,' a farcical rap about `The Chronicles Of Narnia.' Their latest digital short and first single from "INCREDIBAD, "Jizz In My Pants," became the #1 Most Viewed Video on YouTube with after one airing on SNL almost 2 months ago. The group adopted the moniker in honor of their first L.A. apartment where the trio initially began making short films with the idea of posting them on the internet. Their homegrown website grew in popularity thanks to breakthrough sketches such as 'The 'BU' and homemade music videos like, 'Ka-Blamo!' and 'Stork Patrol' among others. Mainstream entertainment offers followed and in 2005, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels hired them (Samberg is in the cast, Schaffer and Taccone are writer/directors) after being introduced to their work at the MTV Awards. The group's innovative `SNL Digital Shorts' have become the `must-watch' segment for the past four seasons of the historic late-night comedy show, with classics such as `D**k In A Box' featuring Justin Timberlake, `Lazy Sunday,' 'Natalie's Rap' featuring Natalie Portman, and 'Iran So Far' featuring Adam Levine sketches creating unprecedented online buzz. `D**k In a Box' garnered an incredible 28 million views before NBC moved the clip to hulu.com and nbc.com. The classic R&B spoof won a 2007 Emmy award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. The comedians have been honored by Wired Magazine for their contribution to the viral-video revolution.
Get Incredibad here.
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SNL Digital Short: Jizz in My Pants

2008-12-08T00:43:00.000-08:00

This tune from The Lonely Island is great. Album comes out 02/10/2009. That's my birthday who's gonna buy it for me?

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Eminem Scraps New Album

2008-09-17T15:50:00.000-07:00

Rapper Eminem has scrapped the majority of material for his comeback album - because it's not "current" enough.

The Without Me hitmaker has been working on tracks for his follow up to 2004's Encore since last year (07), but his pal 50 Cent reveals the star has chosen to start from scratch to ensure his album is as new and relevant as possible.

He says, "A lot of material he wrote prior to this announcement (of the new album) is being scrapped. He's got to feel like it's just happened, it's new and it's current. That's just how he is creatively as an artist."

But the In Da Club rapper insists fans of Eminem won't have long to wait to hear the final results, although a release date has yet to be set."

50 Cent adds, "You'll be seeing him shortly. He's working. I spent the weekend at his house. Even though he tries to relax and stay home it's impossible for him to stay in." (MT/WNWCNM/IG)

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Foo Fighters to go on Hiatus

2008-09-17T10:57:00.000-07:00

Foo Fighters are set to take a "long break" from music and have warned fans not to expect a new album any time soon.

Frontman Dave Grohl told BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles that the band were set to go on hiatus then return with a new sense of purpose further down the line.

"We've never really taken a long break, I think it's time," he said.

The former Nirvana drummer continued: "After doing Wembley [the band played Wembley Stadium on June 6 and 7] we shouldn't come back there for 10 years because we've played to everybody.

"We're over in the UK every year, every summer, so I think it's time to take a break and come back over when people really miss us."

Via NME

Rapper Earl 'DMX' Simmons Takes Plea Bargain In Miami

2008-08-31T03:30:00.000-07:00

MIAMI - Rapper DMX has pleaded out a Miami drug case and now awaits extradition to face more charges in Arizona.

The 37-year-old rapper and actor pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempted marijuana and cocaine possession and was sentenced to time served. His lawyer Bradford Cohen says DMX is still in custody waiting for Arizona authorities to pick him up on drug and animal cruelty charges he faces in Phoenix.

Cohen says the rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, decided to plead guilty when he was denied bail earlier this week due to the outstanding Arizona warrant.

Cohen says if he hadn't pleaded out, Simmons would have had to sit in jail in Miami until an October trial date.

Source: AZCentral.

Axl Rose News

2008-08-28T01:17:00.001-07:00

As the rock n’ roll world continues to hold its collective breath in anticipation of Chinese Democracy -- the Axl Rose project labeled as a Guns N’ Roses album, despite the absence of any other original members – the story behind the ever elusive record took yet another bizarre turn earlier today.

A number of sources, including Billboard Magazine, are reporting the arrest of Kevin Cogill, on suspicion of violating federal copyright laws.

Cogill is accused of being the guy who leaked nine of the long rumored Chinese Democracy tracks to the internet earlier this summer, in what was reported to be at, or at least very near, final master quality recordings. This prompted a new round of rumors that the release of the album – which has been in the making for about a decade now – could finally be imminent.

The leaked tracks in question include "Rhiad and the Bedouins," "If the World," "Better," "The Blues," "Madagascar," "IRS," "There Was a Time," and the title track. According to the Billboard report, Cogill has also admitted that he was, in fact, the source of the tracks which first showed up on his blog, but soon spread widely across the Internet.

Meanwhile, there has been yet another round of speculation regarding the release of the perennially postponed album. The latest rumors have Chinese Democracy finally coming out this fall, and distributed through a exclusivity deal with mega-retailer Best Buy.

Guns N’ Roses (or in this case Axl Rose and whatever musicians he happens to be playing with at the moment) are clients of Azoff Management – who helped negotiate similar retail exclusivity deals for fellow clients the Eagles and Journey, which would seem to lend some credence to the latest Chinese Democracy release scenario.

Suge Knight Slapped with Assault In Vegas

2008-08-28T01:00:00.001-07:00

Marion “Suge” Knight, the 43 year old gangsta’ rap mogul, and former CEO of Death Row Records has been arrested in Las Vegas on a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges including assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a controlled substance.

According to an AP wire report, the rap promoter was booked into Clark County Jail, but later posted a $19,000 bail bond on the promise he would appear in Las Vegas court on September 26.

The incident reportedly took place when Knight was arrested by police in a parking lot near the Las Vegas strip, where he was found beating a woman said to be his girlfriend and brandishing a knife. The woman was not stabbed, but was treated at a nearby hospital. Police also discovered the drugs Ecstasy and hydrocodone in Knight’s possession. Knight surrendered without incident.

During the nineties, Knight was arguably the hottest rap promoter in music with this label Death Row Records. The label specialized in gangsta rap records by such pioneering west coast rappers as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and the late Tupac Shakur. Knight also became just as well known for his violent reputation, which over the years has included rumored gang affiliations and several brushes with the law.

Knight was in fact present the night that Shakur was gunned down gangland style in 1996, also in Las Vegas. Shakur’s murder was never completely solved, and less than a year later Christopher Wallace, a rival East coast rapper better known as Notorious B.I.G., was gunned down in similar fashion. Conspiracy theories connecting the two murders have proliferated on the internet and in music circles in the many years that have passed since, and in fact continue to this day.